“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



SUMMER CLASSICAL CHESS RESULTS. REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR NEXT USCF-RATED COMPETITION BEGINNING ON AUGUST 1.

Twenty-four players competed in slow chess (G/60+30s increment) in 5 different sections from June 13 – 27 at the club. Congratulations to the winners: Justin Ricker in quad 1 (3-0), Tim Schimke in quad 2 (3-0), Bob, the elder, Frisby (2.5 – 0.5) in quad 3, Steve Lange, Grant Jones,Read More…

2023 ROCHESTER OPEN: FINAL EARLY DISCOUNT DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS MIDNIGHT SATURDAY, JULY 1.

The 2023 Rochester Open promises to be even more exciting than the 2022 edition! So far, 141 players have registered, including 13 Masters in the Open Section. $3000+ in prizes will be awarded to the winners. The games will be played in the ballrooms on the second floor of theRead More…

CHESS AND CHEESESTEAKS AT JERSEY JO’S TODAY, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 4 – 6 PM

Jersey Jo’s Philly Cheesesteaks: Come for the chess. Stay for the cheesesteaks. On Thursdays from 4-6 p.m., Jersey Jo’s Philly Cheesesteaks is hosting casual chess at its one-of-a-kind shop at 187 18th Ave SW (in the small strip mall across the Frontage Road from the McDonald’s on 2nd St. SW).Read More…